• The company hired 100 direct employees as part of its efforts to meet the resumption of manganese production, which could reach 450 thousand tons in 2023 alone
• 80% of mined manganese ore is lump, with a grade of 42% manganese content, which is very rare worldwide
• Alloy steel production and blast furnace heating are the most common destinations
• 50% of the Corumbá operation fleet is being replaced by modern equipment for greater future production capacity

Corumbá – J&F Mineração in Corumbá (MS) announces the immediate resumption of its manganese production at the Urucum underground mine, after intense work to recover the operational fleet, hiring and training 100 direct employees who have already completed their first cycle.

Over the year of 2023, manganese production should reach 450 thousand tons at the Urucum mine and could reach 600 thousand tons within a few months. Approximately 80% of extracted manganese ore is lump, with a 42% content grade, which is very rare worldwide and is used in the production of alloy steel and heating of blast furnaces.

Production destinations in 2023 are Brazil, Europe and China, yet the ore can be exported across the world, with quick operational response and at competitive costs.

Half of the Corumbá operation’s fleet – for iron ore and manganese – is being replaced by modern equipment in order to meet greater future production capacity. The other 50% of the equipment was renovated to meet production growth.

J&F Mineração is conducting research in the region to ensure compliance with its sustainability guidelines for production expansion in mines such as São Domingos, Belgas and Figueirinha.

 

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